Destination

Italy, Amalfi Coast, Cilento Coast

Activity

Biking

Level

Intermediate

Level

Perfect for the cycling newbies who already enjoy being active, or anyone who just wants to take it easy.

Pedal at a meandering pace, stopping to take pictures, savor a leisurely lunch and explore the surroundings. Enjoy quiet roads along flat and rolling terrain zigzagging through vineyards, olive groves and farmland.

Average daily distance: 35-45 miles

Terrain: flat and rolling

Our Athletic Beginner tours are perfect for those who aren’t avid cyclists, but are fit and love to exercise regularly.

On these trips, you’ll enjoy a flowing pace with plenty of time throughout the day to indulge in the local specialties, take in the local culture and enjoy the magnificent views. There will be an occasional hill, more rolling terrain and higher mileage than an Easy tour.

Average daily distance: 35-45 miles

Terrain: flat and rolling

Our guides will offer cycling clinics and one-on-one coaching in cadence, positioning and the art of shifting efficiently on rolling hills.

You love being active and cycling is your preferred way. You are in good physical condition and ride whenever you can.

Intermediate tours maintain a steady pace with opportunities to push yourself by tackling challenging climbs with great descents over stunning terrain. You’ll still have time to explore and enjoy the landscape and towns you’ll visit.

Average daily distance: 40-50 miles

Terrain: rolling with some hills

You are an avid cyclist who trains regularly, participates in bicycling events and is eager to plan their next bicycling vacation. You enjoy a vigorous ride, challenging climbs and thrilling descents.

These “Epic” and “follow the race” tours are spectacular and have plenty of classic climbs and are perfect for cyclists who covet long mileage with lots of hills and varying terrain.

Average daily distance: 45+ miles

Terrain: hilly with long climbs

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Duration

6 days / 5 nights

You seek a short, sweet and savory bicycle trip to Italy that visits one of the most beloved and historically interesting places on the planet.

You seek a short, sweet and savory bicycle trip to Italy that visits one of the most beloved and historically interesting places on the planet.

Set almost entirely within the boundaries of The National Park of Cilento, which is located south of the Amalfi Coast in the Campania region, this trip encapsulates the serene nature of Cilento. With help from your expert guides, you’ll discover the rich history of the inland villages that add to the town’s charm and take in breathtaking views from coastal rides overlooking crystal-blue waters.

Tour Essence

Follow a unique itinerary that runs entirely on the National Park of Cilento, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Visit the ancient Greek colonies of Paestum and Velia

Crystal clear waters, sandy beaches, and coves

Meet local hosts whose warmth and hospitality are unmatched

Amazing rides along the sea and on the inland backroads

What to Expect

Terrain

​Flat and rolling with some hills

Start Location

Agropoli

End Location

Maratea

Mileage

Average Daily: 22 milesTotal: 109 miles

Elevation

Average Daily: 2,217 ftTotal: 11,088 ft

What's Included

Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.

Confirmed tours are dates that have been selected by us that have a very high probability of reaching the minimum group size for us to run the tour and for you to receive the best Ciclismo Classico experience. These tours are confirmed as much as a year in advance, compared to our regularly scheduled tours which are confirmed around 90 days prior to departure. When you place your deposit for a confirmed tour, you have the green light to make your pre and post travel plans and even book your flight with our personal guarantee that your tour will run!

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Optional Single Supplement

If you are traveling alone, this optional single supplement will guarantee you a room to yourself at each hotel. The cost of a single room is often more than half the price of a shared room, so this additional supplement reflects that increased cost for each night over the course of the trip.

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Itinerary

Start Location

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End Location

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Benvenuto — Agropoli Loop

Welcome to Agropoli! We’ll meet at 12:30 pm at San Francesco Resort, our first hotel. You’ll have time to change after lunch for today’s warm-up ride, which will take you around the outskirts of our coastal townhome for the next two nights.

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Accommodations

Set above the harbor of ancient Agropoli, the San Franceso Resort is a four star hotel known for its gorgeous views, great location, and outstanding services.

Luxury Level4 stars

Day2

Agropoli Paestum Loop

We’ll head north to the 7th-century B.C. Greek colony of Paestum to visit one of the most historically significant ancient sites in the world. The magnificence of the Doric temples and the urban fabric of the old city will surely be a memory you won’t forget. The area is also known for its unique natural products, the most famous being buffalo mozzarella. Later, your expert guide will take you to see the most innovative dairy of the region, where you’ll get to taste the authenticity for yourself!

Meals Provided

Average Mileage

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Meals Provided

Accommodations

Set above the harbor of ancient Agropoli, the San Franceso Resort is a four star hotel known for its gorgeous views, great location, and outstanding services.

Luxury Level4 stars

Day3

Agropoli to S. Maria Castellabate

We’ll venture inland toward the village of Vatolla, where you’ll learn the secrets of local cuisine with ingredients straight from the garden. Then, we’ll start our (mostly) descent all the way to Castellabate, a town with ancient origins. We end this scenic ride in the fishing village of Santa Maria, where a delectable seafood dinner awaits.

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Average Mileage

19/26 miles

Elevation Gain

2,460 ft

Riding Terrain

Hilly

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

The four-star Villa Sirio was once the summer house of a patrician family from the region of Campania. The rooms are on the upper floor and overlook either the green hills of Castellabate and its 12th c. Saracen castle on the immense Mediterranean Sea. The hotel also features a private beach.

Luxury Level4 stars

Day4

S. Maria Castellabate to Palinuro

We’ll ride along the sea following an ancient road that will take us through Acciaroli, which is where Hemingway found inspiration during one of his stays there. We’ll also visit the ancient Greek colony of Velia. We finish today’s ride in Ceraso, where we take a shuttle to Palinuro.

Meals Provided

Breakfast

Average Mileage

30 miles

Elevation Gain

2,840 ft

Riding Terrain

Rolling

Meals Provided

Breakfast

Accommodations

The Grand Hotel San Pietro, situated in the centre of Palinuro, directly on the sea, is perfect for holidays with your family and your bike. With rooms looking straight onto the Gulf of Palinuro, this 4 star hotel awaits you for a holiday in the name of beauty and relaxation, during which every detail will be managed with passion and care.

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Day5

Palinuro to Maratea

Our ride goes south along the most beautiful stretch of coast, where mountains drop directly into the sea and countless turns unveil awe-inspiring views over the Tyrrhenian Sea. From Camerota to Scario, we'll get a local boat to explore the stretch of coast that has no road and features natural beauties, like Infreschi Bay.

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Dinner

Average Mileage

30/37 miles

Elevation Gain

2,610/4,430 ft

Riding Terrain

Rolling with some climbs

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodations

The four star luxury hotel, La Laconda Delle Donne Monache was originally occupied by the Vistandine nuns. It is the ideal accommodation in Maratea for guests to explore the character and local treasures of the Lucania region. This hotel has 27 rooms and suites, is a few steps from the sea and mountains and offers many gastronomic and cultural delights.

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Arrivederci!

We provide a shuttle to the Maratea train station to make your connections to Naples, Rome and beyond.